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The Epistle (09/20/24)

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Missions Corner: Come Meet Church Leaders from India

On Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30pm, a team of church leaders from India will be in Annandale as guests of Cornerstone EFC and Keith Simmons. They are leaders in Bible Pathways, the EFCA/ReachGlobal program to train domestic and international church leaders to better preach, share and understand the Gospel.

All are invited; please consider joining us in welcoming this group and hear their story. Contact outreach@cornerstoneefree.org for location details.

International Friends has begun the 2024 Fall Semester!

Students gather on Wednesday nights to enjoy fellowship, practice English and join a conversation group - always with an invitation to study the Bible and hear the Gospel. First, they fuel up with a meal. Our students aren't picky - they eat all flavors and cuisines. About half our students are vegetarians, and many do not eat pork/ham/bacon. Each Wednesday, we need a vegetarian meal for 20 and a meat meal for 20.

To provide a meal (consider signing up with your community group to lighten the load), please sign up by clicking the button below!

Choir Beginning Wednesday, September 25

Choir is starting this Wednesday, September 25th 7:00-8:00 with a short time of prayer. Come and serve God through the blessing of music and enjoy the fellowship! Child care can be provided. Reach out to Shirley White if more information is needed: tswhite2@verizon.net.

Sunday Morning Rides

Our dear sister, Nancy Childress, relies on her church family for rides to and from church. Her address is Olley Ln., Fairfax. Please consider signing up as your calendar allows. Contact for more information: maysjulianna@gmail.com

Upcoming Women's Studies

Women's Biblical Theology Study

Wednesdays, 9/25-10/16, 6:30pm to 8pm, Youth Room

Come join us for a 4-week bible study on Wednesday evenings, exploring the Biblical Theology concepts from the Women’s Conference this year. We will practice tracing one biblical theme through the Bible together. No prior experience required! Contact Robyn Entz (robyn.entz@gmail.com) for more details.


Women's Precept Bible Study in the Gospel of John: How well do you know the Son of God?

August 27-December 11, 2024

Are you convinced that what He said about Himself is true? Jesus draws His disciples aside to prepare them for what is to come. In chapters 12-21, learn about His death, burial, and
resurrection, and their significance to your salvation.

  • Join us for a 15-week inductive study of John 12-21. For our first class, we’ll do an overview of John 1-11 and work through part of the first lesson together.
Meeting Time and Place: (in-person, Tuesday or via ZOOM, Wednesday)
  • Tuesday Evening, 7:00-8:30pm; Aug. 27-Dec. 10, 2024; In-person, Koinonia Room, Sanctuary Building, Lower Floor CEFC
  • Wednesday evening, 7:30-8:45pm; Aug. 28-Dec. 11, 2024; ZOOM link sent to participants

Workbooks include the text of John 12-21, in either NASB or ESV. To see the first lesson and
order a workbook online through the Precept website, click on the link: John Bible Study, Part 2 of 2

For more information or to register for the class and order the workbook through the leader,
contact Julianna Mays (maysjulianna@gmail.com) 703-869-8799.


Women's Book Study: Even Better than Eden

Thursday mornings, starting 9/19 at 10:30 AM, Youth Room

Come join us for a 9 week book study discussing nine ways the Bible’s story changes everything about your story. We hope this will be a time of open spiritual conversation while we dig into nine different biblical themes and how they weave into our daily lives. Childcare will be provided, but we ask that you bring your own book. If you are interested, you can prepare by ordering your copy of the book online and reading the first chapter before our first meeting! Please RSVP by emailing Monica Tubb at the link below by 9/12

For The Nations DC Need Volunteer

For The Nations DC (FTNDC) has a volunteer position open for teaching English to adult immigrants and refugees. The class meets through the school year on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9-12 at First Baptist Church Alexandria. Training is provided in August. Please message Anissa Tyler @ 325-518-1480 or anissa@ftndc.org for more information or to learn of other ways to serve with FTNDC.

YL Eastern Fairfax Fundraiser - BBQ & BINGO

Children's Ministry Update

Quotes from Church History

"We are neither the first nor the smartest to read the Bible."

-Dane Ortlund

"Do not put yourself at odds with the Word of God. For truly it will persist as surely as the Rhine follows its course. One can perhaps dam it up for awhile, but it is impossible to stop it."
-Huldrych Zwingli (1484-1531)
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